African Hoopoe

Gallery: AvianPosted June 6, 2014114 views7 comments

One of Africa's most recognisable birds, we used to get the European version in our garden in France.
This one was spotted in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa.
EOS 1D MkIV
500mm F4
F7.1
ISO 800
1/2500

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7 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 6, 2014 at 3:47 AM

Wonderful with the head turn ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 6, 2014 at 8:08 AM

I agree with Hans, really like head turn & view of the backside Ken.
Have a nice weekend!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM

I like the composition, Ken and the image quality is first rate. Well done.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 6, 2014 at 11:55 PM

What a strange little fella. Looks like he has a wing on his head. Nice head turn you managed to capture Ken. Good techs.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 7, 2014 at 5:25 AM

Thanks everybody

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on June 7, 2014 at 1:10 PM

Ken
The great thing about this sight is, seeing birds like this African Hoopoe. Good work.
Peter J. Morrissey

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on June 7, 2014 at 7:35 PM

Wow, what a bird and a great shot.

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